LW Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/03/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
A Change
Short story. A man faces an uncertain future as his son leaves for university.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—12/03/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/03/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Peter's, Tiverton
Church bells from St Peter's, Tiverton.
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05:45
Lent Talks—Anouchka Grose - Destiny and the Psyche
Writer and psychoanalyst Anouchka Grose explores the force of destiny in our lives. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—12/03/2017
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Shrines
Mark Tully considers the appeal of shrines and visits a popular Sufi shrine in Delhi.
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06:35
Living World—Toads (The Toad)
Lionel Kelleway is in Surrey on the lookout for spring toads. Recorded in 2000.
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06:57
Weather—12/03/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—12/03/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Child refugees' mental health, Sport hijab, Bishop Philip North reaction
Addressing the psychological trauma of children from conflict zones.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—St Giles Trust
Jenny Agutter makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of St Giles Trust.
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07:57
Weather—12/03/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—12/03/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The Pearl of Great Value
The Bishop of Dorking the Rt Rev Dr Jo Bailey Wells preaches in a special service for Lent
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08:48
A Point of View—The Screensaver of Life, or the Idling Brain
Stella Tillyard looks at the phenomenon of the "idling brain". (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Blackbird
Chris Packham presents the blackbird. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—12/03/2017
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—12/03/2017
Miranda makes herself clear, and Fallon gets an unexpected reaction.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Marian Keyes
Marian Keyes, writer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Headlines; Shipping Forecast—12/03/2017
National and international news and the shipping forecast.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 77, Episode 3
3/6 Nicholas Parsons is joined by Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair, Marcus Brigstocke and Al Murray. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Tea: A Coffee Drinker's Guide, Part 2
Do we pay enough for tea? Dan Saladino continues his look at our love affair with the leaf
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12:57
Weather—12/03/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—12/03/2017
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
Faking It: Trump and the Media
Alan Rusbridger asks how America's journalists are reporting on their new president.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—North Hampshire
Eric Robson and the panel present the show from north Hampshire. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Belonging
Not being defined by first impressions or early experiences.
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15:00
Rebus—A Question of Blood, Episode 2
2/2 Rebus investigates the shooting of three pupils by an ex-SAS soldier at a private school. (R)
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16:00
Open Book—Helen Dunmore
Mariella Frostrup talks to Helen Dunmore.
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16:30
Poetry Please—In-between Days
Roger McGough presents a selection of poetry requests for an in-between time of year.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Rogue Hauliers
An investigation into how lethal lorries posing a danger to the public remain on the roads (R)
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17:40
Profile—Sergey Kislyak
Who is Sergey Kislyak, the Russian ambassador at the heart of a global controversy? (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—12/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—12/03/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/03/2017 MPs urged to reject changes to Brexit Bill
Ministers say amendments would "tie the prime minister's hands" in Brexit talks.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Gerry Northam
The best of 大象传媒 radio this week with Gerry Northam.
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19:00
The Archers—12/03/2017
Lilian has some news.
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19:15
Boswell's Lives—Series 1, Boswell's Life of Freud
1/4 Boswell attempts to write a biography of Sigmund Freud, but Freud asks all the questions. (R)
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19:45
Egg
A baby is born into the world, fist first, with an unusual gift.
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20:00
Feedback—Keeping it impartial
Should Jenni Murray be free to air her views outside the 大象传媒? Listeners debate. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Sir Nigel Rodley, Sir Cosmo Haskard, Louise Hulton, Pete Overend Watts
Matthew Bannister on a lawyer, a bass player, a maternal health expert, a governor. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—National insurance and self-employment
A national insurance increase for the self-employed and a test for smart meters. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—St Giles Trust
Jenny Agutter makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of St Giles Trust. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—How do the SNP sell a second referendum?
Could a second referendum on Scottish independence yield a different result? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—12/03/2017
What are the prospects for the Brexit negotiations? Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss.
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23:00
Cells and Celluloid: A Science and Cinema Special—Aliens on Film: Part Two
Francine Stock and Adam Rutherford explore the potential for life across the universe. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Shrines
Mark Tully considers the appeal of shrines and visits a popular Sufi shrine in Delhi. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/03/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Money - how to break the power of the banks
The production of money: how to break the power of the banks. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Peter's, Tiverton
Church bells from St Peter's, Tiverton. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—13/03/2017
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/03/2017
News from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/03/2017
A short reflection and prayer, with the Rev David Bruce.
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05:45
Farming Today—Jam and chutney, Cattle fraud, Plant pests and diseases
We hear how food waste is turned into chutney and we begin a week looking at plant pests.
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05:56
Weather—13/03/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Skylark
John Aitchison presents the skylark. (R)
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